Wednesday, February 20, 2013
How much snow is expected?
Get ready for more snow! A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 9 p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Friday for all of northern Illinois including the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. The National Weather Service in Chicago says the snow should develop by Thursday evening and continue into Friday, with snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches expected. "A period of heavy snow with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour is possible late Thursday evening into the overnight hours," according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The watch is in effect until 1 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for all of northern Illinois until 1 a.m. Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties are included in the watch area. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. A flash flood warning is also in effect for Lake County.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The heat warning will take effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will continue through 4 p.m. Friday.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for McHenry County as temperatures coupled with the humidity are expected to make for some very uncomfortable weather. The excessive heat warning in McHenry County will take effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will continue through 4 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Oppressive humidity and temperatures reaching into the upper 90s Wednesday and Thursday could result in dangerously high heat indexes during the afternoon hours, according to the NWS. Nighttime could offer little relief. Lows are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 70s Wednesday, according to the NWS. The NWS offers the following tips on how to stay safe in the extreme heat:
ComEd Energy Doctor tells how to save energy while staying cool.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The high heat this week offers ComEd customers a prime opportunity to reduce energy usage. Rather than simply cranking up the air conditioning to beat the heat, ComEd Energy Doctor Tim Melloch recommends customers take simple steps that can reduce energy usage and potentially help save on electric bills. Melloch also suggests turning off all unnecessary lighting, appliances and electronic devices to lessen heat in the home and save electricity. Those in the market for a new air conditioner should look for ENERGY STAR®-qualified A/C units, which will be at least 10 percent more efficient than conventional models. It’s a buying decision that can translate into savings of $20 to $95 per year and also reduce the amount of greenhouse gas …
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Emergency Management Agency warns residents to take precautions.
The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency and the McHenry County Department of Health are urging residents to take proper precaution in preparing for the extreme heat temperatures forecasted for this weekend and early next week. According to the agencies, residents should eat less salt, drink lots of fluids (especially water) and avoid foods that are high in protein. The following links are helpful guides in preparing for extreme heat conditions:
Friday, June 10, 2011
Rainfall rates could exceed one inch per hour.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch until noon today for much of northern Illinois, including Kane and McHenry counties. A thunderstorm is moving from eastern Iowa across northern Illinois this morning and has the potential to produce a period of heavy rainfall this morning. Rainfall rates could exceed one inch per hour. There may be flash floods in small streams, low-lying areas and urbanized areas. At this time, the NWS said northern Illinois has the greatest chance of receiving the heaviest rainfall from the storm.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Existing snow emergency plans helped police and fire departments keep on top of the storm
Stranded vehicles in the snow were the most frequent calls police received during last week’s snow storm. More than 20-inches of snow fell in the Chicago area Feb. 1 and 2, causing roads to close and intermittent power outages. Bitterly cold temperatures and severe winds added to what is considered the worst snow storm here in 40 years. Crystal Lake Police responded to 44 calls for assistance due to motorists getting stuck in the snow between Feb. 1 and Feb. 3, according to Commander Dan Dziewior. “People are stuck in the snow or they had some problems that the engine could not continue,” he said. Police would arrange for a tow to be dispatched if possible and transported stranded drivers to a temporary shelter at McHenry County …
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
The National Weather Service is now predicting dangerously cold temperatures will hit the area.
It looks like McHenry County could have been among the areas hardest hit in the Chicago suburbs during this week’s blizzard. As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, 21.1 inches of snow was measured in Woodstock in McHenry County, according to the National Weather Service’s snowfall roundup. Following Woodstock, Spring Grove in McHenry County recorded 20.8 inches. Here are other snowfall totals included in the roundup: The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday. Wind chills could dip as low as 31 degrees below zero for McHenry County, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS cautions those venturing out in these conditions to take precautions to avoid frostbite and hypothermia.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Negative temperatures and high winds to follow snowfall.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Most McHenry County residents woke up today to find over a foot of snow had covered the area. But the storm is not expected to end until late Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Blizzard Warning which went into affect Tuesday afternoon will continue until 3 pm Wednesday. But even after the storm settles down, more dangerous weather is expected to follow. The NWS predicts temperatures to drop below zero with gusts of wind to reach 35 mph at times. The high for Thursday is not expected to top 10 degrees. The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to not travel until snow plows are able to clear roadways. Most schools, government offices and churches have been closed for the day. For a list …
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
As the storm moves in, some organizations are closing early.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The following schools or businesses are closing, not offering services or closing early because of the snowstorm: For more closings and cancellations, visit the Emergency Closing Center at www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/complete.html.
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"Snow Advisory". Funny..... Chicago, February and lots of snow fall used to just be called "Winter". more ›